Just, Still, Yet, Ever, Already (Do you REALLY know how to use them?)

This is a very detailed video about the different ways that we use (and don't use) the words JUST, STILL, YET, ALREADY and EVER when talking about time. I made this English grammar lesson video because lots of English learners understand the basic meanings of these words but have incorrect understandings of how and why we really use them.

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[ElviraSmithP]

I've been learning English for a long time, yet I still discover new challenges, expand my vocabulary, and find innovative ways to express myself. 🤩

[ElviraSmithP]

Little Bella just learnt the Alphabets.
Did you just learn the multiplication table?
Tina and Tom have just got married.
Have you just finished reading the book?
I've worked in the garden all day. I just finished planting the flowers.
I just want a hot cup of black coffee when I wake up and nothing else.

I just watched this great video and I just want to say that I find it really useful. Thank you so much. 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[LuuLy-cuor]

Thank you very much for reviewing this helpful lesson, Mike.

[rhea]

Though rough around the edges, he was the best friend I had ever had.😊😊❤

[ElviraSmithP]

I can't believe you ate the whole pizza already.
I thought we had more time, but it's midnight already. Time flies really quickly when we are in good company.
The kids are in bed already, can you believe it? They fell asleep already.
I thought we had a long way to go, but we arrived at the party already.
She's on her fourth cup of coffee, didn't she just wake up already?
I just bought these sneakers yesterday, and they’re scuffed up already!

[evelynquinonez]

This ten minute video is wonderful. It has a lot of useful information.
It's a nice gift for us. 🎉 Thanks a lot, Mike😊😊😊

[IrenaPawlowska-ywur]

Thank You, Teacher, for this very impressive and valuable video! There is very late here in Poland / 3.22 am./, and I’m very sleepy, so I’m
going to write comment tomorrow. ☺️😌😌

[Sapito-nddf]

I just saw the notifications on YouTube, and I'm watching this new video.

[rhea]

I have had this phone for four years now, but it's still in good condition.❤🙏

[guermahfatiha]

Teacher Mike has already uploaded the new video and I still haven't warched it yet!
Can I use still and yet in one sentence like the example above?
Thank you very much for this detailed explanation. Some uses of these words are new to me 🎉🎉🎉❤

[ElviraSmithP]

I have not seen the postman this morning yet.
The bakery is not open yet.
The electricity hasn't come on yet.
They haven't built their house yet.
He hasn't cleaned his room yet. He hasn't mowed the lawn yet. He hasn't done his homework yet.
The team has been working on the project for hours, but they haven't completed it yet.
The plans for a new playground in the city have not materialized yet due to the bureaucratic delays.

[rhea]

Wow, I found this lesson really useful. Thanks a lot for the very clear explanation regarding this topic. Job well done!😊😊❤🙏

[LuuLy-cuor]

This is a good educational movie. Have you ever seen it? Did you already prepare your stuff to move to the new apartment? I still appreciate this lesson very much, Mike.

[ElviraSmithP]

I have never been to Asia. All I ever dream of is to go to Asia and Mexico.

[Nicolas-]

Hi Mike, I have a question.
"The knife stuck in the ground at my feet."
'At' is used to talk about a specific location. In this sentence 'At' means 'In front of' or I can say 'Near'. It doesn't mean touching my feet. Is it right? I can also say the knife stuck in the ground near/in front of my feet.

[ElviraSmithP]

Has the rubbish been taken away yet?
Have you done your homework yet?
Have you bought your tickets for the concert yet?
Have you fed the animals yet?
Have you planted your plants yet?
Have you been to the dentist yet?
Have you bought bread for the party yet?
Have you bought the Christmas presents yet?

[rhea]

"Mike's already here."🙂😊

[ElviraSmithP]

Even though I slept for eight hours, I am still feeling really sleepy.
Although she apologized for her rude comments, I am still very upset with her.
Do you still love me?
I still don't know your name.

[erzsebetaradszkyfeketene]

The train just arrived to the station.
The train has already left the station.
I am still waiting for David.
David still travels by train, he doesn't have a car yet.
Have you ever been on the Orient Express?
Thank you!😊🙏

[ЛидияСиницкая-еъ]

Have you washed your hair yet? Heve you seen this film yet? Has it ever occured to you that we can diminish the distance? I am still dreaming of visiting this country again. I have been there only once. Thanks for the video. These words add some impressive shades to the language.